Does Ivacaftor Affect Lung Bacteria in Cystic Fibrosis?
Ivacaftor has been shown to increase CFTR activity and lung function in people with Cystic Fibrosis and the G551D mutation, but until a recent study, scientists were not sure if ivacaftor changed the level of bacteria in the lungs. The results of a deeper study on ivacaftor have been published, …
How Much Do Orphan Drugs Cost?
The high cost of CFTR correctors and potentiators has been in the news since the drugs were approved by the FDA. Many people have been concerned that private insurers and the government might deny coverage based on the cost. However, recent research into healthcare spending indicates that the overall impact …
Trial results of Ivacaftor in Cystic Fibrosis children ages 2-5
Results are out from a two part study involving children ages 2-5 with at least one gating mutation trying Ivacaftor (a medication used in Cystic Fibrosis treatment) From the Lancet Respiratory Journal, 20 January 2016 Ivacaftor has been shown to be a safe, effective treatment for cystic fibrosis in patients …